Professors of Orthopedics at Jeonnam National University Hospital Stand Out at International Academic Conference

Professor Lee Geun-bae and Professor Lee Geun-woo Team 'Clinical Academic Award'

Professor Seon Jong-geun and Professor Yang Hong-yeol Team 'CiOS Academic Award'

Professor Geunbae Lee and Professor Geonwoo Lee's team from the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Chonnam National University Hospital, along with Professor Jonggeun Seon and Professor Hongyeol Yang's team, received the ‘Clinical Academic Award’ and the ‘CiOS Academic Award’ respectively at the 67th International Academic Conference of the Korean Orthopedic Association.

According to Chonnam National University Hospital on the 24th, the Korean Orthopedic Association Academic Award is given to research papers in the field of orthopedics published over the past year that have made significant academic contributions, selected through evaluation by a panel of judges.

Chonnam National University Hospital

Professors Geunbae Lee and Geonwoo Lee's team received the Clinical Academic Award for their study titled ‘Periprosthetic Osteolysis as a Risk Factor for Revision After Total Ankle Arthroplasty’.

This study presented comprehensive research results on the prevalence, new classification, and treatment methods of periprosthetic osteolysis, the most common cause of revision surgery after total ankle arthroplasty for ankle arthritis.

Professors Jonggeun Seon and Hongyeol Yang's team received the CiOS Academic Award for their study titled ‘Trend Shift in the Cause of Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty over 17 Years’.

This research analyzed the changes in causes and trends of revision surgery after total knee arthroplasty over the past 17 years.

Professor Geunbae Lee said, “I am pleased that the excellence of our study analyzing the main causes of revision surgery after total ankle arthroplasty has been recognized,” adding, “We will continue comprehensive research on early diagnosis and treatment methods to ensure the long-term stability of artificial joints.”

Professor Jonggeun Seon stated, “I will continue to devote myself to treating patients with knee joint arthritis and organize the results well to repay patients with good research outcomes.”

Meanwhile, Professors Geunbae Lee, Geonwoo Lee, Jonggeun Seon, and Hongyeol Yang are conducting extensive research on orthopedic knee and foot and ankle joint arthritis treatment, cartilage injury regeneration therapy, sports injuries, fractures, and more.

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